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chemosynthesis
[ kee-moh-sin-thuh-sis, kem-oh- ]
noun
, Biology, Biochemistry.
- the synthesis of organic compounds within an organism, with chemical reactions providing the energy source.
chemosynthesis
/ ˌkɛməʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk; ˌkɛməʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs /
noun
- the formation of organic material by certain bacteria using energy derived from simple chemical reactions
chemosynthesis
/ kē′mō-sĭn′thĭ-sĭs /
- The formation of organic compounds using the energy released from chemical reactions instead of the energy of sunlight. Bacteria living in aphotic areas of the ocean are able to survive by chemosynthesis. They use energy derived from the oxidation of inorganic chemicals, such as sulfur released from deep hydrothermal vents, to produce their food.
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Derived Forms
- ˌchemosynˈthetically, adverb
- chemosynthetic, adjective
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Other Words From
- che·mo·syn·thet·ic [kee-moh-sin-, thet, -ik, kem-oh-], adjective
- chemo·syn·theti·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chemosynthesis1
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Example Sentences
What’s more, the hydrogen can power chemosynthesis, which may provide enough organic carbon to sustain the entire community.
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